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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
MATTERS AZ MADISON.
The Republicans Choose the
Officers of The House.
The

The Republicans Choose the
Officers of The House.
Special to the Globe.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 11.-AlI the men,
bers of the legislature are here tonight in
readiness for the opening of the session to-
morrow. The Speakership of the house has
been the sole matter of interest throughout
the day. 1t was understood this morning
that j. G. Bartholf, prominent candidate
tor the position, would withdraw his name
from the contest. thus leaving it between
Thomas B. Mills. OF jackson. and John
LuchSinger, of Green. Most of Bartholf's
strength would in this case go to Mills thus
inSuring hun the nomination almost beyond
any doubt. LuchSinger and his friends
kept up bold front, however, laboring
arduouSly in his behalf during the day. At
the Republican caucus this evening BarthOlf
formally withdrew. and 10 surprise was
evinced at Mills receiving the nomination
on the first ballot by a vote of fl to Is for
Luchsinger. Mills nomination was there
upon made unanimous. Ed Coe, of White
water. was made chief clerk, and w. A.
Adamson, of Fond du Lac. sergeant-at-
arms. In the Republican senatorial caucus
Charles Kerwin. of TOmah, was nominated
for president pro TEN; G. E. Bross, of Mad
ison. chief clerk, and T. j. George. of
MenomOnee. sergeant-at-armS. AS there
are only six Democrats in the senate. this is
the same as an election, and on the strength
of this the committees have been appointed.
The chairmen of the principal ones are as
follows:
judiciary, ]. T. Ware; state affairs, ]. S.
Waddington; railroads. n. L. James; educa-
ton. D. B. Hurburt; manufactures and
commerce, j. Leahy; town and county Or
ganiZation, J. A. Lins; public board, G. w.
Day; interpretations, George C. Ginty: mill
tarV affairs, c. X. Erwin; finance, banks and
insurance, Julius Wechselburg; assessments
and collection of taxes, George f. Merrill;
agriculture w. s. Maxwell: federal relations,
H. A. Cooper; joint committee on claims. E.
]. Kidd.
The assembly committees have not yet
been made out. and will not be- probably,
for a day or two. No speculation has been
INDUCED in yet regarding the work of the
session. Gov. Rusk will not deliver his
message before the two houses until Thurs
day, after which the legislature will get
down to real business.
In the afternoon the senate continued the
debate on Mr.. Davis resolution bat finally
the proposition was ruled out of order by the
chair. Davis appealed, but the decision of
the chair was sustained. The effect of this
action is to deny the validity of yesterdays
proceedings in the house in connection with
declaring and announcing the vote for lieu
tenant governor. In closing the proceed
ings III the senate President Smith an
nounced thai he was anxious to have the
question at issue between Mr. Robertson
and himself settled by the courts. The
lieutenant governor elect was present in the
senature during the afternoon and heard the
proposition made by Mr.. Smith, but gave
no indication of his intentions.
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SALARIES EARNED.
Continued From First Page.

city charter of Minneapolis. so that no license
shall be issued to sell Intoxicating LIQUOR,
except by druggists, in certain limits. The
limits are practically the same as the present
patrol limits, the idea in introducing the bill
in the legislature being simply TO get the
matter in the charter.
By Mr.. Knox, of Aitkiu-To appropriate
$4,000 for the expenses of the present ses-
sion of the legislature.
The rules were suspended by unanimous
consent and the bill passed.
BY Mr.. Sevatson, of Jackson-To provide
Tor the taxation of lands held or which have
been held by railroad companies
BY Mr.. Donnelly-A bill for the benefit of
work1ngmen or mechanics; also, amending
section 10 of the constitution providing for
the control of railroad corporations.
By Mr.. Keyes of Rice-Giving Judges of
courts power to exclude minors or any per-
son who in their judgment should not be
present when any obscene case is on trial in
the court.
BY Mr.. Johnsrud, of Free notwithstanding
a penalty to punish any one who unlawfully
wears Grand Army badge and solicits aims
or aSSisttn nee.
By Mr.. Sevatson of MISUNDERSTANDING for
changing county seats.
The house cOncurred in the senate resO-
lutions to appoint the following Committees:
Five FROM the house and three from the,
senate to consider the question of making
the second state prison a reformatory nsti-
tuition; ten from the house and five from
the senate on appOrtionment.
A message was received from the senate
concurring in the bill to appropriate money
for the building of the upper bridge in st.
Paul. 1t was referred to the Ramsey
county delegation, and the legislature adj
journed.
The Ramsey county delegation met i'm
mediately after adjournment and agreed to
so word the bill as to allew the location of
the bridge between Wilkin and Randolph
streets. Col. William Crooks, W. a.
Somers and L. W. Rundlett were substi-
tuted as the commission, instead of the five
named in the bill. Ignatlus Donnelly
wanted Dakota county man appointed on
the commission, but it was not agreed to,
as 1t was contended that st. Paul paid for
the bridge and should dictate how it ought
to be done
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
Place of Observation
JUDICIAL LEGISLATION.

An absolute necessity exists for legiSla-
ton more clearly defining the powers, du-
ties and jurisdiction of the judicial branch
of the government. No grOSser form of
despotism ever prevailed on the earth than
the unlimited dictatorial power exercised by
judges under our republican form of gov
eminent. 1t is paradOXical condition of
things to find despOtism enthrOned III the
judicial branch of a republican government.
Yet it is so in this country. This is more
particularly true with regard to the powers
assumed by courts in contempt cases and in
assuming improper jurisdiction Of causes.
If this power could always be lodged in the
hands of just and honorable man it might
be tolerated. But when, as is often the case.
it is exercised by a dyspeptic crank, a
drunken sOt, or a Schemng. dishonest at
torney, it becomes an oppression and public
disgrace which should be wiped out.
1t is essential that courts should be i'll
vested with certain powers to enable them
to enforce the respect due 10 the judiciary.
But in order to protect citizens against a
despotic exercise of those powers it should
be clearly defined by statute what powers a
court shall possess III the premises. For
instance, the statute should declare what
constitutes Il contempt of court. and shond
prescribe the penalty. There should also
be q prescribed limitation to the fines that
are to be imposed on delinquent witnesses
and jurymen. But matter of still greater
public Importance is that the statutes should
clearly state in what cases a judge shall be
competent to sit in Judgment. Ordinarily
it might be supposed that judges refined
sensibilites would suggest to him the pro-
priety or improperly of passing on any par
ticular case. But it sometimes occurs that
judge is no more possessed of an acutey
refined nature than other people, and fails
to draw those nice distinctions which are
expected Of him. 1t has not been a great
while ago that distinguished juriSt of this
state had his motives called in question
by the public because he rendered
a decision in a case involving the construc-
ton of law which his own pen had
drafted before he went on the bench. 1t
could not have been more humiliating to
the individual judge himself than it was to
the people of the state of Minnesota that
such thing should have occurred. A sim
pie statute providing that no Judge shall
hear cause in which he has the remotest
interest, or shall have voice in constituting
law which he has aided in framing, would
have saved the judge and the people from
this deep modification. The attention of
the legislature is called to this matter, with
the hope that the statutes regulating the
Judiciary may be so amended as to give
better protection to the citizens of the state
without destroying OF impairing the dignity
of the courts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
POLITICAL INGRATITUDE.

'How sharper than Serpent'S tooth it is
to have thankleSs child" the good people
OF GOodhue county can now mOurnfully
quote to themselves. Goodhue regarded Gov.
MCGILL as her favorite son. True, his res
idence was not within her borders. but she
adopted him and his cause heart and soul.
In testimony of her regard she gave him
the largest majority he received from any
county in the state in the recent election
Others scorned him; even his own county
turned her back upon him; but Goodhue
came manfully to the rescue with 1900
majority, and can fairly be said
to have placed Mr.. McGILL in
the gubernatoral chair But what
is her reward? Doubtless the choicest
Offices in the executive gift have been
thankfully and readily given out to her citi-
Zens with, the regret that there are no more
good things in the gubernatoral larder upon
which. in the gratitude of his heart, Good
hue's favorite son could invite his valiant
supporters to feast. Not bit of it. TOUR
practical politician knows no such thing as
gratitude Goodhue is too strongly Republi-
can to part company with the party because
she is denied official favorS. Gratitude can
be conveniently and safely forgotten in her
Ease. A crumb may be granted her for ap-
pearance sake. but what a very small crumb
it is-the deputy wardenship of the state
prison. Goodhue. says the executive, must
be content with that.
But what do the tried and true Republi-
cans of Goodhue say?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12

knowledged that it is a clumsy, undesir-
able and possibly fatal method of heating,
but people must be kept warm, and in de-
fault of any more feasible mode of accom-
plshing that purpose it will remain. The
railroads would be glad to adopt any other
satisfactory continuance, but it has not vet
been presented them. The activity of in
ventors, however. gives promise of better
things. With so much ingenuity at work
some lucky man, it is more than probable
that in the near future a thoroughly salts
factory substitute for the stove will be dis
covered. A successful solution of the
problem is something both railway mana
gers and passengers would be very glad
to see.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
Not of High Moral Character.

Pine City Pioneer.
In the nomination of Mr.. Davis, the Repub-
hcan party has but voiced the wish of the
people of the entire state. He is the choice
of a majority, and as majority rules. he will
be elected. From a moral standpoint there
are objections TO Mr.. Davis election. He is
not man of high moral character
His views on the tariff question have
been severely criticised. but in this.
as in other questions of great national import
ance his giant intellect rather than his politi-
cal preferences will he his guide. If in his
estimation the tariff on certain goods is
exorbitant, no man in the senate would more
willingly vote for the reduction than Davis
He is fearless, benevolent, kind hearted.
broad-guaged. and one of MinnesoIa's braini-
est sons. His election will give the North
Star state prominent place in our national
councils
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THE SENATORsHIP.
I'm Place of Logan,
Moines Qowa) Register.

Des Moines Qowa) Register.
Minnesota has chosen its best and strongest
man in selecting ex-Gov. c. K. Davis for
United States senator. He is a very strong
man and has fine record. He was the ablest
OF Minnesotas past governors, and stands at
the head OF its bar. AS a Republican he is of
the first in the country. He will take d COM
handing position in the senate, which will be
q gr gain TO Minnesota, and to all the
Western states The West is particularly
fortunate in having so strong man enter the
senate just after the great loss it has met in
the death of Gen. Logan. Gov. Davis is also
a staunch protectionist and an ardent advo-
cate of American interests. In the
late campaign in that state, when so
many Republicans were either surrendering
to the heresy of free trade or covly coqu citing
with it, he stood I'D with splendid courage for
protection and made it the main issue in all
his speeches. He was told it would defeat
him for United States senator. He stood for
principle and took his personal chances. His
reward has come. Minnesota is to be con-
graduated on it, and the Western states may
all congratulate themselves.
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TEMPERANCE ANNIVERSARY.
Addresses Before the Father Mat.
thew Total Abstinence Nncintr

thew Total Abstinence society.
Every part of Market hall was occupied
asst evening at the eighteenth meeting of
the Father Matthew Total Abstinence So
ciety. The stage was handsomely deco
rated, and Seibert's band was in attend
ance. Those seated on the stage were:
President Dillon, Rev. Father Cleary, of
henosha Wis, one of the most noted temper
ance workers in the country and elief orator
OF the occasion; Father Stanley and Father
Clark. from st. Thomas seminary and Mer-
riam PARK; Michael Roche, P. Butler Dennis
Sullivan, Senator Johnson, George f Potter
Il. d. O'Brlen, j. Ham Davidson, j. j. RYDER
and others.
President Dillon began his address by
citing the great progress of the work of the
society and paid high tribute to Bishop
Ireland, which was heartily applauded.
Father Stanley followed and urged pushing
the work forward; he said there were in st.
Paul lrShmen who are engaged in the
liquor traffic; but no Catholic. who believed
In the tenets of his church. would ever
pursue such business. nor fail to lend
every aid to the work of the union.
Father Cleary spoke at considerable
length of the drinking habit. He said they
must make every young man understand
that one can be fat, hearty. good natured
person, and yet be a total abstainer. Tney
must try and convince moderate drinkers
and young men just acquiring
the drinking habit that total
abstalners are not cranks. The speaker
remarked what watchful eye the liquor
dealers keep on the ofhceholders. and how
agitated they are when any restrictions are
placed on their business. But. after ALL we
are not watchful people; people did not
place proper restraint on the liquor traffic;
they are too timid and do not enforce the
weak laws they already have. He was fol-
lowed by Col. j. Ham Davidson, who spoke
OF the work temperance societies had done
for st. Paul.
T. D. O'Brien was the next speaker and
called forth frequent bursts of applause.
He said that unless the present legislature
should enact proper liquor law, two years
hence prohibitory law would be passed.
The liquor men say they control the legis-
lature, but they will find their error in this
respect ere the next sixty days are passed.
Speeches were also made by J. j. Ryder
and Rev. Father Clark, and the exercises
were concluded by a short address by
Father Stanley.
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Have Overrated the Man.

Tom Bowen in his own paper.
The claim that this advocate of the worst
kind of monopoly is an an anti-monopoiis
suggests the fact that this claim is mos tly on
paper; il is boom of the country press
Davis is really a bright fellow, but many OF
his admirers among the country editors are
too extravagant III their estimate of him .
They represent him as IN intellectual wond err
one who would paralyze with astonish ne nj
the political world at Washington. and take
him all 10 all, man without a single redeem
ing vice. They have greatly overrated the
man. Those who know him best smile at the
devotion of the rural press. He has
not made his mark yet as an anti-mo-
nopolist unless l except the fact that some
years ago he prepared and delivered very
able lecture on Modern Feudalism," in which
he treated of the growth of the power of cor
porations. Some passages in this lecture
were very creditable literary efforts, and one
in particular has been passed around period
icall in the country pal ers- Newspaper
men get so tired of wretched efforts sent in
for publication that it is no wonder that some
of them fell in love with Davis merely be-
cause they loved the eloquent extract from
his lecture.
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rHE INDIANA LEGaSLATURE.
Nothing Particularly New Devel-
oped in Yesterday's Session.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. 1.-THE gal
leries and Hobbies of the capitol were again
densely crowded this morning. Interest
centered in the senate, where it was thought
Lieut.. Gov. Robertson might possibly make
an effort to enforce his rights as presiding
officer. The doors of the senate were
guarded with more than usual care, but
when Robertson presented himself he was
admitted. He remained in and about the
senate, but made no formal demand for
possession of the chair. Senator Harrison
was refused admittance to the floor of the
senate. and several prominent Democrats
were treated in the same manner. Senator
Tr.ppet. Democrat, introduced resolution
inviting the house to meet in the hall of the
senate on the 18th. there to participate in
an election of a United States senator. This
was passed by strict party vote. Senator
Davis, Republican, introduced resolution
recitng yesterdays proceedings with refer
ence to the declaration of the vote for lieu
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
MCMILLAN Feels First

Special to the Clone.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-Senator Nc
MILAN is expected here Thursday. A letter
received to-day by friend shows him to
be in excellent spirits. He says there was
no time when it was not apparent that
Davis strength was too much for any sue
cessful combination against HIM. The
senator evidently takes his defeat with
good grace and regards Davis almost unan-
imous nomination as a good thing for the
Republican party. He will now devote
himself to the practice of law and contem-
plates return to private life with great
pleasure in view of several excellent retain
ers in prospective. Judge Mcmillan has
never been beyond the necessity of depend
ing on his salary. He is confident he can
earn far more in law than his salary as
senator.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12
promiscuaus ick.uns

Senator Ward. of Waseca, wanted a resolu-
ton providing for $40 worth OF stamps for
each senator and employ of the senate.
Senator Duraut moved to amend by strk ng
out the word senator, and gave as his reason
his desire to appear before his constituents
upon platform of economy. Some amusing
cross-tiring occurred between him and Ward
and the amendment was lost. Notwithstand-
ing the resolution was tabled.
Mr.. Jones, of Redwood says his wife at
home is burning hay twists for fuel. sn't
MIR. Jones heard of the coal mine be'nr de-
veloped by his fellow couutymen, Dunning-
ton and Warner?
Engrossing Clerk Bertram wears a new seal
cap as an indication of his popularity with
Wright county citizens.
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tenant governor. and ordering that they be
spread upon the minutes. This resolution
was under debate when the noon adjourn
ment was taken. During consideration
Of Davis resolution message from the
house was announced. The. pres ding
officer of the senate stated that the message
would be received at the conclusion of the
debate then in progress. The messenger
returned to the house and reported to that
body, and committee was appointed by
the speaker to ascertain why its message
was not received Immediately. messages
from one house to other being questions of
the highest privilege, and demanding recog-
milton at once. The forenoon session of the
house was void of features of special in
tereSt
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The gexas >enatorshtp.

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 11.-An informal
Reagan caucus was held last night. 1t is
claimed that there were thirty members
present and that ten or twelve who are
known to prefer Reagan did not attend.
Those who participated claim that Reagan
will receive at least forty votes on the first
ballot. His more enthusiastic friends say
he will lead on the first ballot but one of
his most judiciOus followers conceded that
MaXey will start with a plurality. The
legislature will organize at noon to-day.
Hon. George c. PendIeton will be elected
speaker without opposition.
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GOOdhue is Mad.
snacial IN the Globe

special W Tue
RED WING, Jan. 11.-Were ano the
election to be held here tomorrow A. r.
McGill would hardly receive 1900 majority
in this county, as he did in November.
Goodhue county is mad-at least parts of
it is-and all on account of the turn affairs
have taken during the past week. In the
organization of the two houses GOOdhue
was left in the cold entirely. But then
very little notice was taken of this fact, as
it was expected the county would be re-
warded with some fat plum by the governor
Then came the governors appointments
W. c. Rice, of Zumbrota. all efficient
officer, was pushed out of the state dairy
commissiOnership, an Office lie has only held
for one term. and one which owes its pres
ent importance and prominence to him, and
W. J. Ives of Hutchinson. substituted
This certainly did not tend to appease
Goodhue in the least. The chances are
that she is to be rewarded (?) with the
deputy wardenship of the states prison. in
the person of Jacob A. Westby. and that
this will end her list. Meanwhile develop
ments are anXiouSly awaited.
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HUI E Committees

Speaker MERRIAM has kept faith with
his agricultural supporters in appointing
his committees. 1t was understood that
the farmers were particularly anxious to
control the committees on railroads and
grain and warehouse inspection. and that
the way was cleared for Mr.. MERRIAM's
election with the understanding that their
claims should be recognized in this respect
A glance at the committees as they were
announced yesterday will show that the
speaker has been true to his edges. Now
that the farmers have the making OF the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-12

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 1.-THE, legisla-
ture convened here at noon to-day. Both
branches organized without delay. George
c. Pendleton was chosen speaker of the
house, and William II. Pope president pro
tenn of the senate. The Inauguration Of
Gov. Rose takes place on the 10Th inst.
The first joint ballot for United States SEN
ator to succeed Senator Maxey will be taken
on the 25th inst The senatorial contest is
the absorbing question. The campaign
Will be inaugurated tomorrow, when It's
expected Judge Regain and Senator Maxey
VIII both reach here. The other prominent
candidates are now on the ground
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